
Smart Compliance with Complex Data Breach Laws
As cyberattacks increase in frequency and severity, organizations are under growing pressure to protect sensitive data and act quickly when there is a breach. In 2024, the United States experienced over 3,200 publicly reported data breaches that affected over 350 million individuals, a staggering reminder of the scale of this threat. Yet, responding to breaches isn’t just about damage control. It’s a legal obligation. A Maze of Data Breach Notification Laws Unlike the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which enforces a uniform data protection standard, the United States takes a decentralized approach. Each of the 50 states has enacted its own data breach notification law. These laws differ